Do What You Want
Black Eyed Peas Lyrics


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[Chorus]
Start it up and load it
We about to unfold it
Bring that dynamite baby coz tonight we about to explode it
Get moving, moving, get your body grooving
(Do what you want) [Repeat: x 2]

Here goes another mighty blow that change your soul forever
When the music hits you, you will feel no pain except for pleasure
We put it on you, we from California la la-la-la-la
Los Angeles natives creating things that take you higher

Elevate you past the stars
Infiltrating clubs and bars
End this now and act a fool
If your loss is what to do
Bounce, shake, wiggle and break
Let yourself go, open up the gates
And proceed the stampede
Ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya

[Chorus]

Hello, it's me F-E-are-G-I-E that?s Fergie baby
In the place to be with BEP we keep it locked and sturdy
We always rocking never stopping no la-la-la la-la-la la
We keep it constant shocking often from Boston to Austin

It's T-to-the-A, be -double-O
Tab magnetic, rocking this show
Taking over beat when sees frequent
On the radio, it's the delinquent
'Cause Tab be nimble, Tab be quick
Watch the girls fall in love with Taboo's stick
I watch it like that, and I watch it like this
You can?t catch it and it?s something that you can?t miss

[Chorus]

Do what you want [Repeat: x 4]

Mayday, no delay, deliver the rhyme
Express rate, next day, get to you on time
Make way for the mash out, when we roll out
My crew, we don't fall out, we just pass out

(Wake up) Time to get moving
Time to get the body live, body live moving
Party powerful flows, the way we rocking them show
The way we spittin' the rhymes and break it on down to the floor
Break, bounce, boogie and wiggle it
Do it, now, time to get into it
Break, bounce, do what you feel
Do what you want and let it all out

(Oh, just do what you want today, 'cause it's ok
To leave responsibilities sometimes)

Start it up and load it
We about to unfold it
Bring that dynamite baby 'cause tonight we about to explode it




Get moving, moving, get your body grooving
(In ignorance) [Repeat: x 2]

Overall Meaning

The Black Eyed Peas’ “Do What You Want” is an upbeat and energetic song that encourages people to let loose and dance to the music. The chorus repeatedly urges the listener to “Get moving, moving, get your body grooving,” and to do whatever they want with their bodies while they dance. The song asserts that the power of the music will change the listener’s soul and cause them to experience pleasure instead of pain. The lyrics emphasize that the Black Eyed Peas are from Los Angeles and create music that takes the listener higher than the stars. The second verse features Fergie, who declares that the group always rocks and never stops, and they have shocked audiences across America, from Boston to Austin. The third verse showcases the rapping skills of Taboo and emphasizes the contagious nature of the group’s music.


The lyrics of “Do What You Want” are designed to get people moving and feel good about themselves. The song encourages people to let go of their inhibitions and surrender to the music. The Black Eyed Peas emphasize that they create music that elevates people to new heights and infiltrates clubs and bars to create a stampede of dancing bodies. They assure the listener that it is okay to let go of responsibilities occasionally and just dance, bounce, wiggle, and break. The repeated emphasis on doing what you want and letting it all out creates a carefree atmosphere that invites people to relax and enjoy the music.


Line by Line Meaning

Start it up and load it
Begin the music and get ready for the party


We about to unfold it
We are about to start an unforgettable performance


Bring that dynamite baby coz tonight we about to explode it
Prepare for an epic night because we are going to take the party to the next level


Get moving, moving, get your body grooving
Start dancing and enjoy the music


(Do what you want) [Repeat: x 2]
Do whatever feels right and have fun


Here goes another mighty blow that change your soul forever
Our music has the power to change people's lives for the better


When the music hits you, you will feel no pain except for pleasure
Our music is so good that it will make you forget all your problems and bring you joy


We put it on you, we from California la la-la-la-la
We are native Californians bringing our unique style to the world


Los Angeles natives creating things that take you higher
We are from Los Angeles and our music has the power to elevate your mood and spirit


Elevate you past the stars
Our music can take you on a journey beyond your wildest dreams


Infiltrating clubs and bars
We are making our music known in all the hotspots and making people dance


End this now and act a fool
Stop overthinking and let loose, have fun


If your loss is what to do
If you don't know what to do, just dance and let the music guide you


Bounce, shake, wiggle and break
Move and dance however you want


Let yourself go, open up the gates
Let loose and allow yourself to have fun


And proceed the stampede
Let the party continue and let more people join in on the fun


Ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya
A fun chant to keep the party going


Hello, it's me F-E-are-G-I-E that?s Fergie baby
Fergie is introducing herself and letting everyone know that she is part of the Black Eyed Peas


In the place to be with BEP we keep it locked and sturdy
We are ready to deliver a great performance with Black Eyed Peas and we are a strong and reliable team


We always rocking never stopping no la-la-la la-la-la la
We always have great music and we never stop delivering great performances


We keep it constant shocking often from Boston to Austin
We consistently surprise and shock audiences across the country from Boston to Austin


It's T-to-the-A, be-double-O
Taboo is introducing himself and his stage name


Tab magnetic, rocking this show
Taboo is a magnetic performer and is killing it on stage


Taking over beat when sees frequent
Taboo is taking over the rhythm and going with the flow of the music


On the radio, it's the delinquent
Taboo's music is not conventional and is breaking the norm on the radio


'Cause Tab be nimble, Tab be quick
Taboo is a skilled performer who can quickly adapt to any situation


Watch the girls fall in love with Taboo's stick
Taboo's talent on his drumstick is mesmerizing to the audience


I watch it like that, and I watch it like this
I'm watching the performance and enjoying it from every angle


You can?t catch it and it?s something that you can?t miss
Taboo's performance is amazing and unforgettable


Mayday, no delay, deliver the rhyme
We are delivering great music without hesitation


Express rate, next day, get to you on time
Our music is delivered quickly and efficiently


Make way for the mash out, when we roll out
Get ready for an epic performance when we show up


My crew, we don't fall out, we just pass out
We party hard but we don't let it stop us from continuing to create great music


(Wake up) Time to get moving
Wake up and start dancing


Time to get the body live, body live moving
Start moving your body to the music


Party powerful flows, the way we rocking them show
Our music is powerful and it's making the party jump


The way we spittin' the rhymes and break it on down to the floor
Our lyrics and beats are amazing and it's making everyone dance


Break, bounce, boogie and wiggle it
Dance however you want, have fun


Do it, now, time to get into it
Don't waste time, start dancing and enjoy the music


Do what you feel
Do what feels right and have fun


Do what you want and let it all out
Be yourself and enjoy the party without any restrictions


(Oh, just do what you want today, 'cause it's ok
Don't worry about anything, just have fun and enjoy the moment


To leave responsibilities sometimes)
It's okay to let loose and forget about responsibilities for a little while


(In ignorance) [Repeat: x 2]
Let go and have fun without any worries




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Natty Dread

One of my favourites, haven't heard this in years🔥

Júlio César Alves

Muito massa! Época boa

Juan Betancur

Chorus)
Start it up and load it
We about to unfold it
Bring that dynamite baby coz tonight we about to explode it
Get moving, moving, get your body grooving
(Do what you want) (2x)
Here goes another mighty blow that change your soul forever
When the music hits you, you will feel no pain except for pleasure
We put it on you, we from California la la-la-la-la
Los Angeles natives creating things that take you higher
Elevate you past the stars
Infiltrating clubs and bars
End this now and act a fool
If your loss is what to do
Bounce, shake, wiggle and break
Let yourself go, open up the gates
And proceed the stampede
Ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya
(Chorus)
Hello, it's me F-E-R-G-I-E that's Fergie baby
In the place to be with BEP we keep it locked and sturdy
We always rocking never stopping no la-la-la la-la-la la
We keep it constant shocking often from Boston to Austin
It's T-to-the-A, B-double-O
Tab magnetic, rocking this show
Taking over beat when sees frequent
On the radio, it's the delinquent
Coz Tab be nimble, Tab be quick
Watch the girls fall in love with Taboo's stick
I watch it like that, and I watch it like this
You can't catch it and it's something that you can't miss
(Chorus)
Do what you want (4x)
Mayday, no delay, deliver the rhyme
Express rate, next day, get to you on time
Make way for the mash out, when we roll out
My crew, we don't fall out, we just pass out
(Wake up) Time to get moving
Time to get the body live, body live moving
Party powerful flows, the way we rocking them show
The way we spittin' the rhymes and break it on down to the floor
Break, bounce, boogie and wiggle it
Do it, now, time to get into it
Break, bounce, do what you feel
Do what you want and let it all out
(Oh, just do what you want today, coz it's OK
To leave responsibilities sometimes)
Start it up and load it
We about to unfold it
Bring that dynamite baby coz tonight we about to explode it
Get moving, moving, get your body grooving
(In ignorance) (2x)


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Timothy Jade Grifaldia

Do What You Want Lyrics
[Intro:]
Wo-o-oah (4x)

[Chorus: will.i.am & Fergie, Both]
Start it up and load it (load it)
We about to unfold it (-fold it)
Bring that dynamite, baby, 'cause tonight
We're about to explode it
Get moving (mo-), moving (mo-)
Get your body grooving

[Post-Chorus: will.i.am]
Do what you want (yeah) (2x)




[Verse 1: will.i.am]
Here goes another mighty blow
That'll change your soul forever
When the music hits you
You'll feel no pain except for pleasure
We put it on you, we from
California la la-la-la-la
Los Angeles natives creating
Things that take you higher
Elevate you past the stars
Infiltrating clubs and bars
End this now and act a fool
If your loss is what to do
Bounce, shake, wiggle and break
Let yourself go, open up the gates
And proceed the stampede
Ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya

[Chorus: will.i.am & Fergie, Both]
Start it up and load it (load it)
We about to unfold it (-fold it)
Bring that dynamite, baby, 'cause tonight
We're about to explode it (explode it)
Get moving, moving
Get your body grooving
[Post-Chorus: will.i.am]
Do what you want (yeah) (2x)


[Verse 2: Fergie]
Hey yo, it's me F-E-R-G-I-E
That's Fergie baby
In the place to be with BEP
We keep it locked and sturdy
We always rocking never stopping
No, la-la-la la-la-la la
We keep it constant shocking
Often from Boston to Austin

[Verse 3: Taboo]
It's T-to-the-A, B-double-O
Tab magnetic, rocking this show
Taking over beat when sees frequent
On the radio, it's the delinquent
Cause Tab be nimble, Tab be quick
Watch the girls fall in love with Taboo's stick
I watch it like that, and I watch it like this
You can't catch it and it's something that you can't miss

[Chorus: will.i.am & Fergie, Both]
Start it up and load it (load it)
We about to unfold it (-fold it)
Bring that dynamite, baby, 'cause tonight
We're about to explode it
Get moving, moving
Get your body grooving
[Post-Chorus: will.i.am]
Do what you want (yeah) (2x)


[Bridge 1: will.i.am]
Do what you want... (Do what you want you want you want now) (4x)


[Verse 4: apl.de.ap]
Mayday, no delay, deliver the rhyme
Express rate, next day, get to you on time
Make way for the mash out when we roll out
My crew, we don't fall out, we just pass out
(Wake up!) time to get moving
Time to get the body live, body live moving
Party powerful flows, the way we rocking them show
The way we spittin' the rhymes and break it on down to the floor
Break, bounce, boogie and wiggle it
Do it, now, time to get into it
Break, bounce, do what you feel
Do what you want and let it all out

[Bridge 2: will.i.am]
Oh, just do what you want today...
'Cause it's OK...
To leave responsibilities...
Sometimes...

[Chorus: will.i.am & Fergie, Both]
Start it up and load it (load it)
We about to unfold it (unfold it)
Bring that dynamite, baby, 'cause tonight
We're about to explode it (explo-oh-oh-oh ode it)
Get moving, moving
Get your body grooving

[Outro: will.i.am]
Beat ignorance
Beat ignorance

Gal lina

💣💣💣

Z Y L

Let yourself go, open up the gates and proceed with this damn speed

Kauann Brenno

Tooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooop

Isabelle Hansel

💥

Jean Lucca

😎

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